Franklin Elementary School
Franklin Elementary School serves 345 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Franklin Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Franklin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Franklin Elementary School's student population of 345 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 345 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Rankings
Franklin Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Franklin Elementary School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1262 out of 9659 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 40% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 51% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 17% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 50% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.68 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Alameda Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Franklin Elementary School is Nea Community Learning Center (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Will C. Wood Middle School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Alameda Will C. Wood Middle School Math: 40% | Reading: 55%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 519 students10
0.4 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015 0.4 6-8 519 - Alameda Donald D. Lum Elementary School Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 4-5 | 87 students10
0.5 miles
420 Grand St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4015 0.5 4-5 87 - Alameda Henry Haight Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 554 students10
0.6 miles
2025 Santa Clara Ave.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4005 0.6 K-5 554 - Alameda Maya Lin Alternative School
Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 415 students
0.6 miles
825 Taylor St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 337-7007 0.6 K-5 415 - Alameda Nea Community Learning Center Charter School Grades: K-12 | 553 students
1.2 miles
1900 Third St.
Alameda, CA 94501
(510) 748-4008 1.2 K-12 553
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